Pandemic Job Search Tips: Career Coach Tamara Raymond Offers Pointers
How do you begin a job search when so many businesses are closed now or are focused on just trying to keep their doors “open”?
“Just making it to tomorrow is a challenge right now. But even in the midst of these times, or maybe especially because of them, it’s important to begin a job search for potential work opportunities in the post-pandemic future,” says certified leadership coach and career strategist Tamara Raymond. “You should be doing this even if you still have a job as many companies may need to downsize after the pandemic has run its course. In other words, you should try to get ahead of the situation.”
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Raymond, author of “Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career,” offers these pointers.
First, though we all face the challenge of social distancing right now, fortunately we can remain connected through the technology of the Internet and social media. For that reason, even though paying bills might be a challenge at the moment, it’s critical that you keep up with your phone and Internet payments so that you can stay connected to others and current employment information.
With your phone, tablet, or computer, Raymond advises that you set aside about an hour every day to research:
- Companies in your industry whether they are hiring or not (location, typical pay, worker satisfaction, open or not during the pandemic)
- Company leaders, bosses, and hiring managers (names, email, physical addresses, reputation)
- Post-pandemic financial outlook for your industry and particular companies
- Online headhunters who can connect you with job opportunities
Every week, following your research, create a list of desirable companies you would like to work for, says Raymond. This list should reflect the companies you gleaned the best information about, such as those that showed a promising financial outlook post-pandemic, are currently hiring (yes, they are out there!), and/or those that have a reputation for treating employees well.
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